(Another open sauce contribution, from Eleanor, in Australia. Apologies it's taken me so long to get this up.)
"Thought that anyone holidaying in Sydney and on the look out for a nice ebcb might appreciate this. As would anyone actually living in the area, like us. A very friendly place, about 15 minutes up the hill from Bondi Beach. They have a list of about 20 different breakfasts, available all day, including “The Italian Breakfast” – steak, eggs and spaghetti on toast – but had no problem with producing a classic ebcb. Even gave us some free toast to go with it."
"A delicious ebcb – an initially unprepossessing appearance, leading to hidden depths on further investigation. A subterranean lake of beans under the egg and bacon, with chips liberally strewn over the top. The chips were some of the best I’ve had – crispy on the outside, soft in the middle."
"An excellent choice of condiments, including bbq sauce and a jar of toothpicks. Nice to see the classic Worcester sauce has made it all the way here too. No ashtray, due to smoking restrictions in Oz."
"No booths, but cheerful plastic tables, lots of pictures on the walls and, as it’s the beginning of January, Christmas decorations still up. Bonza."
Russell,
I don't know how else to get a message to you, but you must try George's on Blythe Road Hammersmith behind Olympia.
It's a shame you missed it before the facelift, and indeed before George moved on ...
but go when there's an exhibtion build in full swing and see how the breakfasts come out with all the individual care and attention in spite of a queue the length of the cafe. 'Well oiled machine' doesn't do it justice.
Needless to say, it's great when its quiet, too
ps. You might try the Radlett Cafe in Hertfordshire, too, a jaunt from the station
Posted by: John Ryder | February 07, 2006 at 08:52 PM
thanks John, I'll check them out. Especially George's - I've been by but never been in.
Posted by: russell | February 10, 2006 at 03:38 AM
Heard you on Radio Wales last night and when you mentioned you'd be this side of the Severn over the next few weeks a cafe sprang immediately to mind.
You must try La Gondola on Clifton Street in Roath. It's an Italian cafe that could possibly do with a lick of paint but is absolutely full of characters - Saturday mornings are especially good. The owner Tony is lovely bloke and always up for a bit of banter with the customers. Particularly when his beloved Italy are playing Wales in the Six Nations
Posted by: Speckled Hen | March 30, 2006 at 03:02 PM
Three steps is a very cool place. When I was living in Sydney, always after parties we had to go there.
I really missing this place, where I used to go with my friends Simon and Johny. Now I'm here in Brazil, Simon in Colombia and Johny still in Aussie!
Posted by: Mauricio | September 10, 2007 at 09:34 PM